Roland MC-09 Manuel du propriétaire

InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.As

10Names of things and what they doRear Panelfig.04-21. POWER SwitchThis switch turns the power on/off.2. DC IN JackConnect the included AC adaptor to

11 Main features and uses Main features 4-part audio looper The MC-09’s audio looper is like a small sampler designed for creating looped phrases. Yo

12Making connectionsfig.1-1• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on

13Making connectionsTurning the power on/offTurning the power on• Once the connections have been completed (p. 12), turn on power to your various devi

14Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer—Playing and creating patternsWhat is a pattern?On the MC-09, a “pattern” is a phrase of one or two measures togethe

15Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerPlayingPlaying a patternPlays the phrase in the pattern.1Turn on the power, and adjust the volume of each device in

16Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerSelecting a pattern1Press either the [LEAD], [BASS], or [RHYTHM] button to select the desired pattern group.2Make su

17Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerAdjusting the tempo of a patternSince each pattern carries its own tempo setting, it will play according to this tem

18Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerPlaying the keyboard padsThe step [1]–[16] buttons can act as a keyboard. These buttons are collectively called the

19Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer3To change the Octave Shift setting, press the [DISPLAY] button enough times to get the OCT indicator to light, and

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lea

20Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerModifying the soundUsing the knobs to edit the settings of the soundYou can use the six knobs to edit the sound sett

21Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer3Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select a different tone or rhythm set.When you switch tones, the knobs and other

22Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerAdjusting the panHere’s how to adjust the pan (stereo position) of a pattern.1Select a pattern.2Press the button of

23Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerCreating a phrase (Recording)You can step-input (record) a phrase of up to two measures. The MC-09 provides two reco

24Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerPreparations for recordingWhether you are using step recording or TR recording, the preparations are the same. Befor

25Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer9You are now ready to record. Proceed to the recording method that you want to use.• Creating a melody or backing ph

26Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer13Use the C2 knob to adjust the velocity (volume) of the notes you enter, and the C3 knob to adjust the gate time (n

27Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer18To exit Step Edit mode, press the [EXIT] or [ ] (STOP) button.Creating a drum phrase (TR Recording)10Press the [ ]

28Using the MC-09 as a synthesizer14If you want to add an accent to a note, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ACCENT] button.The velocity va

29Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerEditing a phrase1Select the pattern that contains the phrase you want to edit (p. 16).2Press the [SEQ REC] button.Th

3014• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)...

30Using the MC-09 as a synthesizerSaving a patternIf you’ve modified the contents of a pattern by editing the tone settings or by recording, you must

31Creating and playing a loopWhat is a loop?The audio looper has four parts: parts 1 through 4. Each part can record (capture) a performance from the

32Creating and playing a loopThe process of creating a loopThis page outlines the process of creating a loop.fig.3-0If you turn an effect on, you will

33Creating and playing a loopRecording (capturing)The action of recording into the audio looper is called capturing. You can capture up to six seconds

34Creating and playing a loopAuditioning a loop (Preview)Here’s how you can preview each part of the recorded loop.1Make sure that a pattern or effect

35Creating and playing a loopPlayback1Press one of the following buttons to select how you want playback to occur. Then select the pattern or effect p

36Creating and playing a loopMuting or un-muting a partWhen you press the [ ](PLAY) button to play back a loop, all captured loops will normally be he

37Creating and playing a loopChanging the settings of part 1You can change the playback pitch and playback region of the sound that you captured in pa

38Creating and playing a loopCombining several parts into one (Loop Merge)You can free up additional parts by combining several previously recorded pa

39Creating and playing a loop4Press a [SEL] button to choose the part into which the other parts will be combined.The [SEL] button of the selected par

4IMPORTANT NOTES291aIn addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 – 3, please read and observe the following:Power Supply30

40Creating and playing a loopContents that are saved in a process patch• Eleven most recent button operations• Settings of the pattern when you captur

41Applying an effectThe MC-09 offers four effects: filter, isolator, phaser, and slicer. You can select one of these and apply it to the external inpu

42Applying an effectTurning the effect on/off1Press the [EFFECTS] button so its indicator lights.The effect will be turned on.2To turn off the effect,

43Applying an effect3Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select an effect pattern.“P” in front of the number indicates a preset effect pattern, “U” ind

44Applying an effectChanging the effect typeEach effect provides several variations, which allow it to be controlled by the step sequencer or by exter

45Applying an effect1Select an effect pattern (p. 42).2Press the [DISPLAY] button enough times to get the TONE/TYPE indicator to light.The display wil

46Applying an effectUsing effect control to performWhen you play back an effect pattern for which Effect Control is specified, the effect will change

47Applying an effect5Use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to specify the length for effect control (1 or 2 measures).The display will indicate the effect c

48Applying an effectSaving your effect settingsIf you want to save your effect settings or effect control settings, you must save the effect pattern.*

49Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)What is Loop Control?You can use the step sequencer in conjunction with a loop to change the wa

5Important NotesSaving dataSaving patternsAfter you’ve edited a pattern or recorded in the step sequencer, you must save your work in the MC-09’s inte

50Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)TriggerNormally when you play the loop, the four parts will play back together. By using Trigge

51Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)Using loop control for realtime performanceRealtime pitch performanceYou can use the step [1]–[

52Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)Realtime performance using TriggerYou can play parts 1–4 by pressing the step [1]–[4] buttons.

53Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)5Press the step [1]–[16] button for the section that you want to play.6When you are finished wi

54Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)Making loop control settings1Select the pattern or effect pattern for which you want to store l

55Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)9Press the [EXIT] button.You will exit preparatory settings for loop control.10Press a step [1]

56Changing the way in which a loop plays (Loop Control)Saving your loop control settingsIf you want to preserve the loop control settings, save the pa

57About the tempoThe MC-09 has a single tempo setting that governs the playback. This is called the standard tempo. Although each pattern also has its

58Using a memory cardMemory cards usable with the MC-09The MC-09 can use commercially available SmartMedia memory cards. However, a memory card is not

59Using a memory cardSaving a loop to a memory cardThe loops recorded in the audio looper can be saved on a memory card. Here we will explain how to s

6ContentsIMPORTANT NOTES ...4Saving data...

60Using a memory cardSaving all settings of the MC-09 to a memory cardThe following settings stored in the audio looper will be saved together on the

61Connecting external MIDI devicesBy using MIDI cables to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can synchronize two or more MIDI devices or c

62Connecting external MIDI devicesControlling an external MIDI deviceYou can operate the MC-09’s knobs and keyboard pads to switch sounds on an extern

63Connecting external MIDI devicesUsing the MC-09 as the slaveThe device that transmits MIDI messages is called the master, and the device that receiv

64Connecting external MIDI devicesSynchronizing the MC-09 to an external MIDI sequencerThe pattern, effect control, or loop control playback can be sy

65Connecting external MIDI devices10.Press the [INC] or [DEC] button until the display indicates “ ”(OFF).With these settings, the MC-09 will receive

66How the MC-09 is organizedAudio signal flowfig.block_95DSP synthesizerThis section produces the sound, and acts as an effects processor when process

67What knobs doCommon condition* To return to the standard value (0), hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [KEYBOARD] button.Recording condition* T

68Parameter listDSP synthesizer parametersCommon to LEAD and BASS1*1: For some tones, it is not possible to change the OSC waveform.fig.2-4bfig.wavePa

69Parameter list LEADBASSRHYTHM * Note value: 16th note, 8th note, quarter note, half note, whole note, whole note x 2, whole note x 4 ParameterRange

7ContentsUsing a memory card ...58Memory cards usable with the MC-09...

70Parameter listEFFECTSFilterModifies the brightness of the sound.IsolatorThis is an equalizer that drastically cuts the sound, producing a unique eff

71Parameter listSystem parametersfig.99-1Parameter Display Range Parameter functionTranspose -12–12 TransposesTuning 427.4–452.6 (Hz) Adjusts the tuni

72TroubleshootingIf there is no sound, or if the MC-09 does not operate as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resol

73Error messagesIf you perform an incorrect operation or if the data could not be processed as you specified, an error message will be displayed. Refe

74* A separate publication titled "MIDI Implementation" is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been imp

75SpecificationsMC-09: Phrase LabDSP Synthesizer●Number of Parts1●Maximum PolyphonyLEAD, BASS: 1RHYTHM: 3●Preset TonesLEAD: 128BASS: 128RHYTHM: 10●Eff

76Sound ListPreset Pattern (LEAD Group)No. Pattern Name T L S T No. Effect L CtrlP01 Acid Techno 1 140 1 16 16 Distortion 1 -P02 Hard Trance 1 140 1 1

77Sound ListPreset Pattern (RHYTHM Group)No. Pattern Name T L S R No. L CtrlP01 Techno 1 140 2 16 7 -P02 Hard House 140 1 16 6 -P03 Latin 1 140 2 16 5

78Sound ListPreset Pattern (EFFECTS Group)No. Pattern Name T L S Effect TypeP01 Slicer 1 140 1 16 S-4P02 Phaser 1 140 1 16 P-8P03 Filter 1 140 1 16 F-

79Sound ListNo. Tone Name Cross RingEffect Vintage Mod Mode62 SAW Detune SAW 14 - - Distortion 1 Off63 PLS Detune PLS 4 - - Distortion 1 Off64 SAW Det

8Names of things and what they doFront Panelfig.04-1Common Section1. OUTPUT Knob... (p. 13)This knob adjusts the overal

80Memo

81Memo

82IndexAAudio looper ...11, 66BBPM ...

83IndexSSaveAll settings of the MC-09 ...60Effect pattern ...

84Operation mapPerformanceCaptureRecordingPerformance method ButtonsPlay LEAD/BASS/RHYTHM patternPlay LEAD/BASS/RHYTHM pattern (without phrase playbac

85Operation mapEdit a phrase in patternMake effect control settingsMake loop control settingsSave the pattern/effect pattern/loop control patternSelec

86Blank ChartLEADBASSRHYTHMEFFECTS

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.BLUE: BROWN: As the colours of the wires in the mains lea

InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.As

9Names of things and what they do11. C1 Knob, C2 Knob, C3 Knob, CUTOFF/BD Knob, RESO/SD Knob, DECAY/HH KnobUse these knobs to adjust various parameter